Video Games Genre Definitions and Examples

Genre in video Games

Deus Ex: Human RevolutionGenre?- Action- FPS- RPG

FPSFirst Person ShooterConventions:- Guns- Violence- Military- Strong focus on Multiplayer

FPS - Examples

Action/AdventureConventions:- Focussed on single player story- Features fighting or combat- Often features platform/puzzle/exploration gameplay

- Not so much defined by type of story, instead it’s about the gameplay

Action/ Adventure - Examples

Task 1Using the template on Fronter, create a mood board for the first two main genres we’ve looked at. You might include:

- Gameplay images- Associated items- Words- Real world images

RPGRole Playing GameConventions:- Often Fantasy or Sci-fi setting- Ability to ‘level up’/gain abilities- It’s asking you to play the role of a character (often includes choices)

RPG - Examples

SportsConventions:- A sport… obviously- Yearly updates- Focus on details not big overhauls- Official licensing (eg player/team names)

Sports Examples

Task 2Continue the mood board now with the other two genres we have looked at.

Remember to include a variety of things on the board.

MMORPGMassively Multiplayer Online Role Playing GameConventions:- Online- Social- Monthly subscriptions/ pay for content (freemium or Free 2 Play)

MMORPG - Examples

RTSReal Time StrategyConventions- Command large amounts of troops/people- Long campaigns- Tactics and resources are important- Less personal narrative

RTS - Example

Just a few other genres- Puzzle- Simulation- Story/narrative- Survival- Horror- Racing- Platformer

- Third person shooter- MMOFPS- Text based adventure- JRPG- MOBA- Rhythym game- Beat ‘em up